formality (n)
formalness (n)

n04911420

type n
lex_filenum 07
def a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
examples the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention
Outgoing links
Hypernym manner, personal manner
Derivationally related form formalness → formal
Derivationally related form formalness → formal
Antonym formality → informality
Attribute formal; informal; formal; informal
Hyponym ceremoniousness; stateliness
Incoming links
Derivationally related form formal → formalness
Attribute formal; informal; formal; informal
Derivationally related form formal → formalness
Hyponym manner, personal manner
Hypernym ceremoniousness; stateliness
Antonym informality → formality

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